Written by Todd DePastino Up to the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on April 4, 1949, the United States largely abided George Washington’s warning, “steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world.” Thomas Jefferson, who agreed with Washington on little, wholeheartedly concurred. “Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with
written by Nadia Rupniak, PhD Marcin Rupniak (Nadia Rupniak) The transition from military service to civilian life presents many challenges for Servicemen and Servicewomen. They may have experienced combat trauma, the deaths of close friends, and political changes that seemingly negated their sacrifices. Recently, I discovered the terrible burden that my father,
written by Todd DePastino Ten miles southeast of downtown Minneapolis and across a busy highway from the International Airport is Historic Fort Snelling, birthplace of modern Minnesota. The Dakota tribe called the site Bdóte, "the place where two rivers meet," and it was their home from time immemorial until their forced exile after the
written by Todd DePastino I continue to be enthralled by Bill Bonnamy's immense effort to trace the footsteps of his father, William M. Bonnamy, who served in the 319th Glider Field Artillery of the 82nd Airborne Division. The unit was created to join the battle on—get this—wooden glider planes. The 319th was the first
written by Marilyn Walton Apple TV+ WWII Eighth Air Force historian and US POW expert, Marilyn Walton, sent us a response to her viewing of Masters of the Air, Episode 8. Marilyn served as an advisor on the Apple TV + series and shared her expertise with us on Greatest Generation Live.
written by Lt. Col. Renita Foster WWII Eighth Air Force historian and US POW expert, Marilyn Walton, sent us a response to her viewing of Masters of the Air (MOTA), Episode 9. Marilyn served as an advisor on the Apple TV + series and shared her expertise with us on Greatest Generation Live. Marilyn
